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  • Dr. Daniel Brainard appreciates the amazing variety of crops, scales and philosophies Michigan has to offer

    Published on March 20, 2020
    Dr. Daniel Brainard has been with Michigan State since 2013 and really enjoys his colleagues and the close and productive relationships they have built with diverse vegetable growers in the state.

  • Clean and clear: Partnerships with local drain officials

    Published on March 18, 2020
    Highlighting a new program that is being tested in Michigan.

  • Managing weeds when seeding cover crops

    Published on March 17, 2020
    A new video highlights research at MSU looking at the compatibility of different cover crop species with herbicides used in corn, soybean and wheat.

  • New videos highlight the benefits of oats, cereal rye and annual ryegrass as cover crops

    Published on March 11, 2020
    When selecting a cover crop grass species, which one should you choose?

  • Benefits of Brassicas as cover crops

    Published on March 2, 2020
    Brassicas are a great cover crop option and good for weed suppression and breaking up soil compaction.

  • New products in the news: Are you reading a sales pitch?

    Published on March 2, 2020
    Knowing when an article is really an advertisement can help you make smart decisions.

  • Variety matters in cover crops

    Published on February 26, 2020
    Cover crop varieties are not all created equal. Find out which one is best for your purpose in the 2019 Michigan Cover Crop Variety Test Report.

  • Choosing cover crops: Think like a plant!

    Published on February 25, 2020
    When selecting a cover crop, consider the life cycle of different species to ensure they grow best at the time of year when planted.

  • Select a seeding method that gives you the best chance for success when establishing a cover crop

    Published on February 10, 2020
    MSU Extension releases new videos on different seeding methods for establishing cover crops, and information on how to calibrate planting equipment for uniform planting rates.

  • Cover crops and nitrogen cycling: What is my final goal?

    Published on February 3, 2020
    There are cover crops capable of scavenging nitrogen and others that can fix it. Depending on your objective, one group might work better than the other.

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